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Alex Cooper, the vibrant host of the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, opens up about her decision to postpone having a baby with her husband, Matt Kaplan. During a riveting solo podcast episode aired on June 4, Cooper, age 30, shared, “I felt deep down that I needed to focus on my career and allow myself a little more time to be selfish. I want to savor every bit of what I’ve worked so tremendously hard for.” She continued, “I crave those spontaneous weekend getaways with my husband where we can indulge in our freedom after a relentless work week. I yearn to host our notorious Unwell parties following countless meetings, to hop on a plane, fly away, and enjoy some drinks with the Daddy Gang.” With genuine enthusiasm, she added, “I want to create and host events where I can genuinely connect, meet, and celebrate our incredible community of women. That’s what I’ve been focused on this past year living fully and unapologetically.”
Cooper revealed that she and Kaplan, 41, initially planned to attempt conception in summer 2024. However, challenges arose when she ceased using birth control. Initially feeling “pretty normal,” she soon encountered severe vertigo and dizziness, deeply affecting her daily life. “I would faint in the shower, and my emotions were off the charts. It was hugely frustrating,” she recounted. “I felt like I was losing control over my own body, and I sensed something was amiss.”
As Cooper spiraled into health-related jitters, the couple decided to “pause” their pregnancy plans. This pause was followed by nagging doubts. “Despite the setbacks with our pregnancy timelines, my career was soaring; it had never been busier or more successful,” Cooper reflected. “That period was pivotal. I was thriving, feeling utterly confident managing a company.” She further confessed, “Slowing down wasn’t on the agenda, and pregnancy would undoubtedly force a slowdown.”
Such feelings gnawed at her, prompting a candid conversation with Kaplan. “When I faced my deepest truths, it became evident I wasn’t ready,” Cooper admitted. “Even as my health improved, the urge to rush into parenthood didn’t return. Instead, anxiety set in because I should have felt prepared, and that self-doubt was agonizingly frustrating.”
Over a pivotal dinner, Cooper shared her turbulent emotions with Kaplan. In a heartfelt revelation, she recalled, “I was babbling, overwhelmed by emotions, and Matt just pulled me close, cradling me on his lap,” she tearfully recalled. “He told me, ‘Alex, how long have you been holding onto this? I love you more than anything. When the right time comes, it will be perfect. I love you and will support you through everything, no exceptions.'”
